Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts
The Anthropology Program strives to fulfill its responsibilities by providing quality undergraduate academic education in anthropology. Emphasis is placed on exposing students to a holistic approach to anthropology that incorporates three major subfields--cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, and archaeology. A major or minor in anthropology is especially appropriate for professionals closely involved with people. Our graduates acquire skills useful in many careers rather than just skills applicable to one job. Students trained in our program should have acquired oral and written communication skills, research skills, and "people" or "sociocultural" skills which qualify them well for careers in international business, government, politics, criminal justice, social work, and medicine or other health-related professions. Our graduates are especially well prepared to practice in south Texas or a comparable area made special by the meeting of different cultures.
Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.
Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours
Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
Social and Behavioral Sciences – 3 hours
Must be outside Anthropology.
Major Requirements – 42 Hours (30 advanced)
Anthropology Core – 15 hours (3 advanced)
Required
Choose one:
| ANTH 1354 | The Anthropology of Expressive Culture | 3 |
| ANTH 2311 | Global Health and Social Justice: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Illness and Inequality | 3 |
| ANTH 2302 | Introduction to Archeology | 3 |
| ANTH 2351 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 4345 | Anthropological Theory and Methodology | 3 |
Restricted Electives – 27 hours (27 advanced)
Choose from:
Free Electives – 36 Hours (12 advanced)
Complete 36 hours of free electives of which 12 must be advanced.
Total Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 120